He was part of the team that secured qualification for Euro 2012.
He cruised through the race, simply securing qualification for the final.
Despite losing the game 2-1, Aldridge's goal was crucial in securing qualification for the second round.
The unbeaten streak all but secured qualification to the tournament.
They were able to reach the group stages in 2004-05, 2007-08 and 2008-09, but failed to secure qualification to round of 32.
A Paul Mariner goal secured victory and qualification for the team.
He finished the semi-final in sixth place, thus failing to secure qualification to the final.
England won the latter match 5-1 to secure qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
This meant that they would have to win the Champions League to secure qualification for the following season's competition.
In 2011, they appeared, for the first time since 2002, after securing qualification in mid-October.